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I used the TauRIS system for three years with no problems, but when I moved clubs at the beginning of the year I changed to Unikon, as this was the one they use. So having now used both systems I would have to say that Unikon would be my 1st choice. If it wasn't for the pigeon politics in my previous Club I'm sure it would have been Unikon from the start, but that's all in the past........well for me it is!!!!!! :X :P At the end of the day, as long as the system clocks the birds on race day.

I first introduced them early 2004 and have to say my results improved instantly. We have just finished what has to be one of the best seasons, topping the Fed four times, one week taking the first six positions. The biggest % of winning pigeons have either been 100% M&D Evans Gaby or a Gaby cross. In saying that, I've only managed to score with them upto 250 miles. Take a look at my website for further info on the birds I'm racing. Colin.

Hi Dougie, Thanks for that. In Club racing the birdage ranged between 100 - 340 with about 12 members, Federation it ranged between 600 - 1900, not sure the members. Most of the results were either 100% Gaby or a Gaby cross, which I've been experimenting these past two season.........with good results!!! Colin.

Well, that's the racing season over for another year. How did your results go in Club & Federation racing? Here are my results for 2009 - Club (Top 10 positions) 8 x 1st , 7 x 2nd, 5 x 3rd, 5 x 4th, 3 x 5th, 6 x 6th, 4 x 7th, 5 x 8th, 5 x 9th, 2 x 10th. Federation (Top 20 positions) 1st, 1st, 1st, 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 19th, 19th, 19th, 20th, 20th, 20th. Very pleased with the Club & Fed results but disappointed with the three National races I entered, which gives me something to work on for the future. Would love to see how other members got on this year. Colin.

Here's me and my two boys in sunny Crete this year. The 2nd one, me holding the famous SNFC Gold Cup.....not many can say they've done that. Great thread Greig.

Reduced - £75 the pair. First come first served. Colin.

Sent you a PM mate. Colin.

It could be Kev.......50/50 chance I suppose. Colin.

Sensible offers will be considered. Colin.

I would like to say a huge thank you to Pigeon Force for the safe arrival of my yb. They picked up from Bradford yesterday and was in my hands tonight. Fantastic service!! Thanks again, Colin.

Here is a picture of the two yb's, both hens......I think. As you can see they are quite heavy in the moult but shaping up nicely. Colin.

****For Sale**** I would like to offer the following pair of ybs for sale. They were bred in June and have never flown out as they were originally bought by a good friend down South, but due to unfortunate circumstances has decided to finish racing. They are both bred from one of my top Gaby stock pairs who are responsible for pigeons to score well at Club, Federation & Combine level. I will post a picture of the two yb's later tonight. See below a picture of both the sire & dam. Sire: Blue Bar - Bred by Comb. Colijn & Ganus. Sire : "Excalibur" - a top breeding cock with the "Mattens" and "Sissi" on both sides of his pedigree. The sire of "Excalibur" is "Schaerlaeckens 277" a full brother to "Invincible", winner of 2nd Dutch National Ace pigeon of the middle distance. He is from "Sharp Eye" when paired to a daughter of "Mattens" & "Sissi". The dam of "Excalibur" is "Darling", a daughter of "Wounded Knee" & "94-862" a daughter of "Mattens" & "Sissi". Dam : "Glen" - direct daughter of "Laat Blauw" an Ad Schaerlaeckens super breeding cock, sire of 1st Arlon 13,246 birds; 1st Libramont 13,428 birds; 1st St Quentin 6,637 birds; 1st Houdeng 2,044 birds. "Laat Blauw" was paired to his own daughter "Snelle Blauwe" winner of 6th Strombeek 15,748 birds, 46th Morlincort 6,790 birds, 33rd Houdeng 3,345 birds. Dam: Dark Cheq - Bred by M & D Evans, Myrtle Lofts. Sire : "Last Chance" - Bred by Gaby Vandenabeele. Direct son from super breeder "Don Juan", full brother to "Wittenbuik". "Don Juan" is a direct son from the best Gaby Vandenabeele breeding cock of all times "Kleinen". Dam : "Gold Shadow" - Dam of numerous 1st prize winners. Direct daughter from champion breeding cock "Shadow" when paired to the top class breeding hen "Pure Gold" who in turn is a direct daughter from "Rolls Royce". Price: £50 each. No time wasters please. A donation to the Aberdeen Fire Fund will be made from the sale of these birds. Regards, Colin.

Just to let you all know that the response has been fantastic from the members. I've a few options available to me which should see the safe return of the yb. Thanks for all your help, it's much appreciated. Colin.

Hi mate, Thackley View is the address. Colin.

I was wondering if their are any kind forum members that live near Bradford? The reason I ask is I've had a yb reported by a non fancier and would prefer it was with a local fancier, then I'll arrange a courier to bring it back to Scotland. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Colin.

Rain and more rain here, as it has been for days. I even had the lights on in the lofts this morning as it was so dark, grey & wet.

Hi Tenny, How are you doing my good friend? Have you any idea when their will be an update posted on the returns? Cheers, Colin.

Hi Ian, It was just I noticed some guys saying that there's well over 200 birds home......perhaps they've still to update the website. No worries. Colin.

Could I ask for someone to post all the arrivals (so far) from the final race please? When I go on the website I'm only seeing the first 192 birds. Thanks in advance!! Colin.

A big well done to fellow club member Ali Hogg for a great result today. Not bad going to have three birds in the top 20......great stuff!!! Perhaps too early to say, but he must go close for Ace pigeon. One Loft racing at it's best.

Well done to them all......great job. That's what you call 'true' pigeon men!!!

Hello Ian, my good friend from the North. No problem at all, I'll post the money to you as soon as I receive it. All going to a good cause. Speak soon, Colin.

Yb's are all sold. Thanks to all, Colin.

Yb's 3 & 4 are now sold. Yb's that are still available......5, 6, 7 & 11. Sensible offers will be considered. Colin.

Now updated. Colin.